Digital Transformation Approaches for Aircraft Maintenance Operations

2021 ◽  
pp. 145-164
Author(s):  
Ercan Kivanç ◽  
Özalp Vayvay ◽  
Zeynep Tuğçe Kalender
Keyword(s):  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Maintenance Management ◽  
Aircraft Maintenance ◽  
Digital Revolution ◽  
Security Standards ◽  
Aviation Operations ◽  
High Degree ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Management Issues

Digital transformation is one of the critical drivers of change in aviation as in many areas. Aviation operations are always aimed to be carried out with a high degree of safety and security standards. Efficient aircraft maintenance management makes a significant contribution to meeting these standards. The digital revolution offers excellent opportunities for safety, reliability, and efficiency advancement for aviation continuing airworthiness. This chapter provides a basic overview of aircraft maintenance processes and highlights some of the maintenance management issues. This chapter addresses some of the industry 4.0 technologies that have been tested for use or currently used in aircraft maintenance operations and discusses the impact of these technologies on current management problems. Consequently, this chapter is expected to present useful information and comments for the aircraft maintenance community, including managers and professionals, and encourage them to think about other possible innovations beneficial to their processes.

scholarly journals The Impact of Force Factors on the Benefits of Digital Transformation in Romania

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 2365
Author(s):  
Sorinel Căpușneanu ◽  
Dorel Mateș ◽  
Mirela Cătălina Tűrkeș ◽  
Cristian-Marian Barbu ◽  
Adela-Ioana Staraș ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Sample Survey ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
The Impact

The digital transformation has produced changes in all existing areas of activity worldwide. There are many factors that can influence the intention to use Industry 4.0 processes and solutions and change the behavior of organizations and their business models. The aim of this study is to validate the econometric model on assessing the significant impact of distinct factors on the intention to use Industry 4.0 processes and solutions, the benefits of digital transformation perceived by organizational management and the differences between distinct groups analyzed. The research method used within the quantitative study was the sample survey, using the online questionnaire as a data collection tool. Three hundred forty-seven valid questionnaires were collected and the response rate of the respondents was 64.25%. A new structural model was generated based on the elements of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT). The results of the study indicated that Perceived competitiveness and Perceived risk have a significant impact on Intention to Use Industry 4.0 processes while Perceived vertical networking solutions and Perceived integrated engineering solutions have a significant influence on the Intention to Use Industry 4.0 solutions. In conclusion, there is a positive and significant association between Intention to Use Industry 4.0 solutions and Benefits of Digital Transformation.

scholarly journals Embracing Industry 4.0: Empirical Insights from Malaysia

Informatics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 30
Author(s):  
Mansoor Ahmed Soomro ◽  
Mohd Hizam-Hanafiah ◽  
Nor Liza Abdullah ◽  
Mohd Helmi Ali ◽  
Muhammad Shahar Jusoh
Keyword(s):  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Quantitative Approach ◽  
Survey Questionnaire ◽  
Digital Revolution ◽  
Leadership Strategy ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Cost

Industry 4.0 revolution, with its cutting-edge technologies, is an enabler for businesses, particularly in reducing the cost and improving the productivity. However, a large number of organizations are still too in their infancy to leverage the true potential of Industry 4.0 and its technologies. This paper takes a quantitative approach to reveal key insights from the companies that have implemented Industry 4.0 technologies. For this purpose, 238 technology companies in Malaysia were studied through a survey questionnaire. As technology companies are usually the first in line to adopt new technologies, they can be studied better as leaders in adopting the latest technologies. The findings of this descriptive study surfaced an array of insights in terms of Industry 4.0 readiness, Industry 4.0 technologies, leadership, strategy, and innovation. This research paper contributes by providing 10 key empirical insights on Industry 4.0 that can be utilized by managers to pace up their efforts towards digital transformation, and can help the policymakers in drafting the right policy to drive the digital revolution.

Regulating Digital Transformation

2021 ◽  
pp. 161-183
Author(s):  
Belal Hafnawi
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
The Core ◽  
Road Map ◽  
Regulatory Frameworks ◽  
The Impact

Digital transformation is the core value of the 4th industrial revolution or Industry 4.0. Although the efforts are focused on utilization and usage of technologies like artificial intelligence, internet of things, cloud computing, and many other technologies. We should focus in parallel on regulating the technologies to provide the proper road map and put the proper regulatory frameworks to remove uncertainties in development, investment, or implementation of technologies. Regulatory effectiveness is very important in saving time and rolling out technologies. In one initiative, regulatory technology (RegTech) will utilize the technology to enhance the regulatory process in financial sector; Regulation 4.0 is another; however, plenty of work is still ahead. Some regulators are keen to facilitate the emerging technologies and to see the consequences immediately, thus they use sandbox thinking in evaluating the impact at a small scale. In summary, this chapter will highlight the different practices and methodologies to regulate the digital transformation in the best way.

scholarly journals Инновационные контуры геоэкономической конкурентоспособности России в цифровой эпохе

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (52) ◽  
pp. 37-52
Author(s):  
Irina P. Chernaya
Keyword(s):  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Digital Revolution ◽  
Professional Characteristics ◽  
World Markets ◽  
Characteristics Analysis ◽  
The Status ◽  
Global Arena ◽  
The Impact

В условиях распространения технологий и инноваций четвёртой промышленной революции вопросы формирования цифровой экономики в России приобретают важное значение. Оно определяется в том числе необходимостью повышения геоэкономической конкурентоспособности страны на мировых рынках. Поэтому в статье предпринята попытка переосмысления базовых положений геоэкономики в контексте усиления глобальной конкуренции и вызванного им стремлением развитых государств к инновационному перепозиционированию на основе развития цифрового потенциала. Рассматривая существующие подходы к оценке воздействия цифровой революции на глобальные процессы, автор выделяет геоэкономиче-ские особенности современного этапа глобализации как глобализации 4.0. Данный период глобализации связан с цифровизацией и цифровой трансформацией экономики и общества и имеет национальную, региональную, отраслевую и профессиональную специфику. Анализ геоэкономических вызовов цифровизации России на национальном и макрорегиональном уровне постсоветского пространства показывает сохранение страной статуса геоэкономического полюса силы. Угрозы и риски цифрового отставания РФ рассмотрены на основе данных докладов Всемирного банка «Конкуренция в цифровую эпоху: стратегические вызовы для России» и Евразийского банка развития – доклад «Цифровой потенциал стран – участниц ЕАБР». Это позволило сделать вывод, что для укрепления положения геоэкономического лидера в макрорегионе и повышения геоэкономической конкурентоспо-собности на глобальной арене РФ необходимо преодолеть противоречие между темпами цифровизации как процесса внедрения цифровых инноваций и уровнем и глубиной цифровой трансформации, обусловленной изменением образа мышления и деятельности всех субъектов цифрового общества. Данное противоречие носит характер ключевой проблемы для страны и может быть преодолено на основе реализации программ развития информационной компе-тентности населения России всех возрастов с принятием во внимание отраслевой и профессиональной специфики в регионах страны. In the context оf technological progress and innovations of the fourth industrial revolution, the issues of forming the digital economy in Russia are becoming im-portant being also determined by the need to improve the country's geoeconomic competitiveness in world markets. Therefore, the article attempts to rethink the basic principles of geoeconomics in the context of increased global competition and the striving of developed countries for innovative re-positioning based on the development of digital potential. The author considers the existing approaches to assessing the impact of the digital revolution on global processes and highlights the geoeconomic features of the modern stage of globalization as globalization 4.0. This period of globalization is associated with digitalization and the digital transformation of the economy and society and has national, regional, sectoral and professional characteristics. Analysis of the geoeconomic challenges of Russian digitalization at the national and macro-regional levels of the post-Soviet space shows that the country has retained the status of a geoeconomic pole of power. The threats and risks of Russia's digital lag are based on the data from the World Bank's "Competition in the Digital Age: Strategic Challenges for Russia" and the Eurasian Development Bank report “Digital Potential of EABR Member Countries”. This allowed us to conclude that in order to strengthen the position of the geoeconomic leader in the macroregion and increase geoeconomic competitiveness in the global arena of the Russian Federation, it is necessary to overcome the contradiction between the pace of digitalization as a process of introducing digital innovations and the level and depth of digital transformation due to a change in the way of thinking and activity of all subjects of the digital society. This contradiction is a key problem for the country and can be overcome through implementing the programs of developing informational competence of the Russian population of all ages, taking into account the industry and professional specifics in the country's regions.

Implementing Cognitive Procurement and its Influence on Supply Chain During the Era of Digital Transformation in Oil and Gas Industry 4.0

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manoj Kannankutty ◽  
Aditya Manoj Menon
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Loop Model ◽  
Human Machine Interaction ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
The Impact

Abstract The digital transformation is key for every oil and gas organization to implement its fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0). Digital transformation in procurement uses artificial intelligence, big data, market intelligence, etc. to create self-learning systems; for the procurement of goods and services. This is also known as cognitive procurement or procurement 4.0. The objective of this paper is to examine the methods of implementing cognitive procurement, the impact it creates in the procurement life cycle, and in the supply chain. The paper also provides insight into three governance models of human-machine interaction that is implemented in stages based on procurement requirement and technology adoption maturity of the organization.Human-in-the-loop modelHuman on-the-loop modelHuman out-of-loop model The data for this study is obtained by preparing a list of relevant questions from multiple sources. An online survey questionnaire is sent to the procurement professionals in different organizations in the oil and gas industry. The questions reveal procurement expert's responses for:Potential challenges for the digital transformation in procurement and supply chain.Methods of enabling technologies to leverage procurement procedures and processes. The results and the observations of the study are used to measure the benefits of implementing cognitive procurement in the oil and gas industry 4.0. The new transformed roles of procurement for industry 4.0 are also discussed in the conclusion, which includes:Daily activitiesProcurement decision-making activitiesStrategic SourcingProcurement to drive organizational profitability, effectiveness and efficiency The paper will benefit oil and gas organizations that are planning to implement cognitive procurement as part of the digital transformation. The paper will also benefit any parties interested in understanding more about cognitive procurement.

scholarly journals Transformation strategies for the supply chain: the impact of industry 4.0 and digital transformation

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raphael Preindl ◽  
Konstantinos Nikolopoulos ◽  
Konstantia Litsiou
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals A Conceptual Framework to Support Digital Transformation in Manufacturing Using an Integrated Business Process Management Approach

Designs ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Javaid Butt
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Business Process ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Business Process Management ◽  
Process Management ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
The Impact

Digital transformation is no longer a future trend, as it has become a necessity for businesses to grow and remain competitive in the market. The fourth industrial revolution, called Industry 4.0, is at the heart of this transformation, and is supporting organizations in achieving benefits that were unthinkable a few years ago. The impact of Industry 4.0 enabling technologies in the manufacturing sector is undeniable, and their correct use offers benefits such as improved productivity and asset performance, reduced inefficiencies, lower production and maintenance costs, while enhancing system agility and flexibility. However, organizations have found the move towards digital transformation extremely challenging for several reasons, including a lack of standardized implementation protocols, emphasis on the introduction of new technologies without assessing their role within the business, the compartmentalization of digital initiatives from the rest of the business, and the large-scale implementation of digitalization without a realistic view of return on investment. To instill confidence and reduce the anxiety surrounding Industry 4.0 implementation in the manufacturing sector, this paper presents a conceptual framework based on business process management (BPM). The framework is informed by a content-centric literature review of Industry 4.0 technologies, its design principles, and BPM method. This integrated framework incorporates the factors that are often overlooked during digital transformation and presents a structured methodology that can be employed by manufacturing organizations to facilitate their transition towards Industry 4.0.

scholarly journals Industry 4.0 readiness: the impact of digital transformation on supply chain performance

2021 ◽  
Vol 244 ◽  
pp. 08020
Author(s):  
Egor V. Dudukalov ◽  
Irina V. Terenina ◽  
Marina V. Perova ◽  
Denis Ushakov
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Supply Chain Performance ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Statistical Tool ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
New Generation ◽  
The Impact

In the context of Digital Economy the usage of information and communication technology to promote commercial operations has grown significantly with the advent of electronic business and networking systems. This research focuses on the new generation technologies and on communications between all supply chain components. The study enable Russian and Thai retail supply chain administrators and market leaders (including policy makers) to share their expert opinion about impact of digital transformation on supply chain performance. Once each organization affirmed its commitment to be engage in the interview, analytical conclusions were made on the basic of semi-structured open discussions and surveys of 18-36 employees from each organization which were combined in such a way as to present a complete profile of the organizations readiness to Industry 4.0 strategy. 236 semi-structured open interviews focused on a few topics and keywords have been performed. In fact, five generalized qualitative interviews (profiles) present the analytical evidence from five leading brands. This approach helps to consider more fully how they perceive and understand digital transformation. The purpose was to gain a rich basis of the interviewed person’s content and this approach is quite well adapted to analyses. The research implemented the quantitative methodology throughout using the named data and had been treated with SPSS statistical tool for hypotheses validation. As the result statistically evidenced presence of a relationship between digitalization, the Industry 4.0 technologies and supply chain performance.

scholarly journals The impact of Industry 4.0 on the processes of social innovation

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (Special Issue Nr. 1) ◽  
pp. 3-10
Author(s):  
Sándor Karajz
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Number Of Solutions ◽  
Digital Revolution ◽  
Good Practices ◽  
Technical Developments ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Opening Up

Our previous research into this topic has proved that technical developments significantly affect processes and effectiveness of social innovation. The current process of this development is called Industry 4.0. The first part of the study deals with industrial evolutions and the process of Industry 4.0 is interpreted. The second part of the study presents national and international examples and good practices in order to examine the relationship between digitalisation and social innovation. The results of Industry 4.0 reveal that there is an increasing number of solutions for social innovation that are based on digitalisation and automation. The current digital revolution is radically changing societies and opening up new opportunities for social innovation. Industry 4.0 results in social innovation solutions that use artificial intelligence to improve and optimise processes.

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